1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 30 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
